Glympse vs Find My Friends : Which is Better?

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Glympse

Glympse is a fast, free, and simple way to share your location in real-time. You set who sees you and for how long. Developed by Glympse Inc

License: Free

Apps available for Android iPhone Blackberry Android Tablet Windows Phone

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Find My Friends

Find My Friends is an application and service to find current locations of friends. Developed by Apple

License: Free

Apps available for iPhone iPad

Glympse VS Find My Friends

Glympse offers a straightforward, temporary location-sharing solution that works across platforms without needing an account for recipients, making it accessible to everyone. In contrast, Find My Friends is deeply integrated into the Apple ecosystem, providing seamless sharing among iOS devices but limiting its functionality to Apple users.

Glympse

Pros:

  • Real-time location sharing
  • User-friendly interface
  • Temporary sharing options
  • No account needed for recipients
  • Cross-platform support

Cons:

  • Limited features for free users
  • Less popular than some alternatives
  • Dependent on mobile data

Find My Friends

Pros:

  • Integrated with Apple ecosystem
  • Notifications for location updates
  • Location sharing with chosen contacts
  • Easy to use for iPhone users
  • Geofencing capabilities

Cons:

  • Limited to Apple devices
  • Privacy concerns with location sharing
  • Requires iCloud account

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